The National tribune., 1887-11-10
REUNIONS.
Gatherings Of Comrades in All Parts
Of the Country.

fNorrcH. Organizations holding Reunions this
veal having or making rosters, will favor US by
krnDnmittinR q copy thereof 20 The NATIONAL
TnIBUKE for file and future reierence.-EDIToR
fLLINoIs.
David Sigley, Havana: The survivors Of
Che 85th Ill held Reunion at Havana Oct.
2. Out of about 200 who returned from the
war in 1865 shout 100 reported personally at
this meeting, the largest gathering the associa-
ton has vet held, aud its most interesting
meeting At noon free dinner was served at
the Opera House 10 all members Of the regi-
ment provisions being contributed by the clti-
Eens oil Havana and vicinity, and the ladies
serving the tables. AT o'clock line was
fDrmed, when the comrades marched through
the streets aud 20 the Opera House again, where
st o'clock business and social meeting was
held. Capt Cadwalader, First Assistant Com
mander, called the meeting 10 order and acted
Us Chairman. The chair addressed the meet
ing in favor of a permanent organization ana
raising funds to pay expenses. A contribution
was taken up, resulting IN S34.50 which, Win
the proceeds from the sale OF badges made a
total OF 1922. On motion the present OIL
GERS were continued in Office another year.
The 9th day OF October at Havana was fixed
on ms the time and place OF next Reunion. The
Commander was empowered 10 appoint all nee
essary officers and committee. lt was moved
that a committee be appointed 10 draw up a
constitution and bylaws for a permanent or
Ranization and report at next meeting. The
motion was carried. A rising vote oil thanks
10 the citizens Of Havana for their right royal
entertainment was carried unanimously. On
motion the papers of Mason aud Fulton Coun-
ties were respectfully requested TO publish the
proceedings OF the meeting, together with a
roll of the members, and the scribe was in
structed TO send a copy TO The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE Supper was served in the hall at
O'Clock D. m. Az 7:30 O'Clock the comrades and
friends aud citizens Of Havana met in the Opera
House The exercises of the evening were
opened by an overture from the Havana Reed
Band, followed by invocation by Rev. j. p. Me-
1ntyre and a song by the Wright Family Glee
Club. II. J. Cooney gave the address of well
come which was responded 10 by A. ID. Cad
wallader After another song by the glee club
MIR. Horace Parkins gave a thoughtful and
patriotic address. The Prcttyman boys brought
down the house with one of their inimitable
songs. Mr. Cadwallader gave an address, which
was followed bya few other extempOre speeches,
and the Reunion was closed.
The survivors of the 10th III. held a Reunion
mt WRtscla recently. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: President,
Il. Y. Clapp; First N.-P., Z. II. Eubeling; Sec
ond N.-P., w. i. Kenaga; Third N.-P., j. Ruger;
Fourth N.-P., b. II. South; Sec, S. c. Munhall (;
Chap, JAS. Campbell; Historian, j. w. Shuck.
DR. Clapp, in q very neat speech, presented TO
Secretary Munhall a handsome fold-headed
cane. This was surprise TO Munhal, and IL
was with good deal Of trepidation that he
thanked the boys for the honor done him. He
would use the cane. try TO walk uprghtly and
reflect upon his comrades the honor which their
confidence aud esteem had reposed In him. The
next Reunion will be held at Morris the first
Wednesday and Thursday in October, 1883.
The survivors Of the old 29th Ind. held a
Reunion ut Laporte recently, whereupon the
following officers were appointed for the ensu-
ing year President, Geo. C. Dorland; V.-Ps,
Chris. Seller, Maj. Confer, ]. p. Horton, Jeptha
New, John Nountz and John Hughes: Sec,
Capt James L. Houghton; Treas, John Shafer.
AL comrades Of the 18th Ind. are requested TO
send their name, address and occupation TO j.
y. Horton, Anthony Kan, which will be pub
lshed and sent TO each comrade.
INDIANA.
The survivors of the Sd Ind. Cav held Re-
union at indianapolis Oct IL. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year /:
President, Maj. @. y. Herriott OF indianapolis
Sec, .. X. Weaver. Indianapolis. In the even
ing grand Campfire was held.
The survivors Of the 10Th Ind held Re-
union at indianapolis Oct. I3. Atnoon a most
b0untiful and delicious repast was spread, with
which every one was delighted Nearly 500
plates were set and ton of eatables were left
from the big dinner. On reassembling at l:30
Comrade S. Merrill delivered feeling address
upon the " Soldiers Memory" Mai George w
Grubbs, Of Martinsvillc, delivered a very able
address upon The Duty of the Country
20 the Soldier" Mrs. Meek gave q vocal
solo that was warmly received. j. H. Me-
teer spoke upon the Camp and Hospital, -
In which the terrible sufierings of the boys
Inn dot
were told OF camp life. The indianapolis Quar-
BET gave some admirable selections. 1.-The
Lights and Shadows of Camp" by COmrade J.
H. Mitchell, was akin in many respects 10 Mr..
hetoer's address. Comrade John f. Cleland
gave an address upon the GAR. boys that
elected much applause. The violin solo by
Miss Alva White was greatly appreciated. Com
rade ID. III. Ransdell delivered an address on
the unique subject, The Music of q MIME
ball" The reports Of committees and officers
were then heard. The old officers were re-elect-
cd. The Reunion broke up with the song
Marching Through Georgia"
The survivors OF the 10th and 10lst Ind. held
. Reunion at Button Oct IL and I3 The ad
dress of welcome was delivered by Mayor Hale
Speeches were made by Maj. Studabaker, Hon
A. N. Martin, Capt. b. 4. Williams and Judge
6ayler. On the second day the following Off
GERS were elected: President Mai. c. J. Nc.
Cole R.-P., DIR. w. b. Graham Sec and Treas.
Maj. Wainwright; Asst Sec, Isaac Hiatt. Elk.
ecutive Committee, Col. Vim. Carver, Mobiles.
vile; Capt. VIM. Wilkinson, Wabash: Lieut.
w. Bond, Marion; Israel Heaston, Hunting.
ton; Harvey Dilley, Markle. Regimental His.
torians Comrades Essington and Fodrea. Ii
was decided 10 hold the next Reunion at No
blesyille the first Wednesday and Thursday in
October, 1855.
David C. Kennedy, Hobbs: The survivors O
the 9th Ind. Cav. held a Reunion at Greenfield
Oct. ~ and IL. Attic roll-call 81 members an
awered 10 their names The Reunion was .
success and greatly enjoyed by all who partici
pated.
Simpson CHAIR, Brick Chapel Ten member
Of Co q, 9th Ind. Cav, met at Greencastle re
GENTLY and formed an organization for the pur
pose Of making arrangements for holding a Re
Hnion OF the company sometime next wear. TIL,
following officers were elected: Chairman
Felix Albini Sec, Simpson CHAIR; Treas. All
fred Watson. We desire every member of tn
company TO send his address 10 the Secretary.
KENTUCKY.
S. J. Parsons, Tribune, Greeley Co, Kan
wants the names, companies and addresses q
ali surviving members Of the 23d Ky, in orde
10 complete a roster.
MICHIGAN.
N. q. Cooper, Sturgis, wants the name, sery
Ice and address Of every New York soldier re
siding In Michigan, IN order 10 compete roster
All who desire the new roster can remit 2
cents 10 the Secretary, A. WILDER, Sturgis. am
they viii receive q copy as soon as il is com
pleted.
NEW YORK.
The Reunion OF the Essex County Veteran
helo ~ Westpot recently was grand success
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